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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.08, 2,020.66 and 373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.08, 2,020.66 and 373.18 is: 559.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.08 : 2,020.66 = 373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.08/2,020.66 = 373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.08x = 2,020.66 × 373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.08x = 754,069.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,069.90/1,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.78

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